Postcode Analysis Blackburn with Darwen, North West

BB1 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB1 1DB.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 28,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BB1 1DB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

65% of BB1 1DB's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BB1 1DB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Audley, Lower in Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen). Administratively it sits within Blackburn Central ward and the Blackburn constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BB1 1DB offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Blackburn with Darwen.

Safety: Crime rates are high (167 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BB1 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00063672 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB1 1DB. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British24.0%
Asian / British Asian65.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near BB1 1DB are high at 167 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour203
Shoplifting200
Violence and sexual offences172
Public order47
Drugs34

school Local Schools

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Brunel Nursery School

Good41 pupils0.3 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Good276 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good210 pupils0.5 km
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St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Good224 pupils0.7 km
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Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School

Outstanding632 pupils0.7 km
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Blackburn Central High School

Good900 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael With St John CofE Primary School

Good312 pupils0.9 km
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Audley Infant School

Good256 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Nightsafe @ Platform 50.4 km
  • Canterbury House (Auxilium Housing Association Ltd)0.6 km
  • Jays Properties0.7 km
  • Blakewater Hotel0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Blackburn Tenpin0.1 km
  • Blackburn Youth Zone0.4 km
  • Naafiah Takeaway0.5 km
  • RF Patisserie0.8 km
  • Courtyard Cafe0.9 km
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
  • ABC Foods0.6 km
  • Poundstretcher Ltd0.6 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.7 km
  • Wilko Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

56 nearby
  • Burger Beats0.8 km
  • Cupp Bubble Tea0.9 km
  • Danny's Karahi House0.4 km
  • Marhaba Ice-Cream Bar1.0 km
  • Shandar Tandoori0.9 km
  • + 51 more
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Retailers - Other

70 nearby
  • Sports Direct0.7 km
  • Udat News0.8 km
  • Boots the Chemist0.7 km
  • Tayyabah Bakery0.7 km
  • Grosik Polish Shop0.9 km
  • + 65 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Electric Church Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Audley W M C0.9 km
  • Bar Ibiza0.5 km
  • Calypso Caribbean Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Blackburn Times0.8 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackburn0.3 km
  • Mill Hill (Lancashire)1.9 km
  • Cherry Tree3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Peel Centre0.2 km
  • The Peel Centre0.2 km
  • Blackburn Rail Station0.2 km
  • Jans Conference Centre0.3 km
  • Stirling Drive0.3 km